Salute Ristorante
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Salute Ristorante 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 12, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Salute Ristorante's latest score of 52 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Marinara sauce stored in a washed commercial 5 gallon dish soap container in the walk in cooler. Chef discarded the marinara.
14-15-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Marinara sauce stored in a washed commercial 5 gallon dish soap container in the walk in cooler. Chef discarded the marinara.
01B-13-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink storage on the slicer in the kitchen. Chef removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Facet on the hand wash sink in the bar area rusted and soiled.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the microwave oven in the cook line area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guard in the walk in cooler soiled.
36-50-4
52
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Establishment stoped using the dish machine called the technician and set up the three component sink to properly sanitizer dishes and equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of grill cleaner stored next to containers of lemon juice, vinegar and flour on a shelf on the cook line. Chef removed the grill cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dish machine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand wash sink in the bar area. Employee placed soap at the hand wash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the convection oven on the cook line soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature on a speed rack next to the walk in cooler. Chef placed the chicken in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
45
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exhaust fan next to the cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. Operator placed the chicken below the beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler across from the ice machine in the kitchen Mascarpone (55F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Ricotta cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Goat cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Manager discarded the items **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler across from the ice machine in the kitchen Mascarpone (55F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Ricotta cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Goat cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Manager discarded the items **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Mushroom sauce (55F - Cooling); stored in a 5 gallon bucket in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 10/23. Operator stated the sauce was placed in the walk in cooler to cool on 10/23. Operator discarded the sauce. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Mushroom sauce (55F - Cooling); stored in a 5 gallon bucket in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 10/23. Operator stated the sauce was placed in the walk in cooler to cool on 10/23. Operator discarded the sauce. **Warning**
01B-36-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exhaust fan next to the cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
33
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled their phone then clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing in several places in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on a cutting board on the cook line. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a cutting board on the cook line. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing across from the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
58
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
22
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dish machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at the hand washing sink next to the dish machine. Manager stated the plumber had been notified. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Exhaust fan next to the cook line soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken and missing in several places in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Salute Ristorante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Salute Ristorante on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Salute Ristorante?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Salute Ristorante.
How does Salute Ristorante compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Salute Ristorante most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Salute Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Salute Ristorante have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Salute Ristorante means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Salute Ristorante inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Salute Ristorante is inspected around three times per year on average.
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